Purpose

To agree to the Council accepting Government
Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 3 grant and participating
in the scheme.

Content

The Executive RESOLVEd

That  (i)    the Local
Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 3 grant be accepted and
prioritised for refurbishment of vacant homes within the Sheerwater
Regeneration area;

         
(ii)   the Strategic Director
– Communities be authorised to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding for LAHF Round 3; and

         
(iii)  the Strategic Director –
Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing,
be authorised to take such decisions as may be necessary to
facilitate the delivery of the LAHF homes in accordance with the
grant conditions, including agreeing the properties to be included
under this scheme.

Reason:   To enable
the Council to provide good quality, temporary accommodation
locally for households facing homelessness and support the
resettlement of Afghan families in the Borough.